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So, we already got TWRP & Root to work nicely on this device,
but what now ? what can we do with root to actually improve the device experience ?
Well, here's few list of my own modification, which you can apply to yours as well (Most mod using Magisk Module, so you might want to make sure Magisk Manager and Magisk were properly installed)
1. Improve performance by disabling swap memory - Using Swap Torpedo Module by @EarlyMon
Our phone has 6GB of RAM, and that's plenty by any standard. Which mean, using swap memory will only slow down the overall performance - as explained here - so let's disable it using Swap Torpedo Module.
How to install :
Open Magisk Manager
Search for "Swap Torpedo"
Install & Reboot
2. Faster & Secure Internet using WireGuard
WireGuard is an extremely simple yet fast and modern VPN that utilizes state-of-the-art cryptography. It aims to be faster, simpler, leaner, and more useful than IPSec, while avoiding the massive headache. It intends to be considerably more performant than OpenVPN. WireGuard is designed as a general purpose VPN for running on embedded interfaces and super computers alike, fit for many different circumstances. Initially released for the Linux kernel, it plans to be cross-platform and widely deployable. It is currently under heavy development, but already it might be regarded as the most secure, easiest to use, and simplest VPN solution in the industry.
Previously, WireGuard can only installed on device with supporting Kernel. But now it finally can be added to a ROM through the use of Magisk Module.
How to install :
Open Magisk Manager
Search for "Wireguard Installer"
Install & Reboot
Go to Play Store
Search for "WireGuard"
Install
Now go to www.azirevpn.com
Create new account
Go to Azire - WireGuard Config Generator
Choose your preference of Server's Country
Hit "Download"
Now open "WireGuard" app on your Android
Click the (+) icon on the bottom right
Choose "Create from File"
Pick the config file you downloaded above
Now enable it
Open browser and try to surf. You should now able to open site previously blocked, or something like that
You can also add WireGuard Button to your QS to easily turn WireGuard VPN ON and OFF
3. Ad-FREE and Backgrund Playback YouTube using - AdVanced YouTube Module by @Team Vanced
Vanced is a well known modded version of YouTube with many features such as adblocking and background playback.
How to install :
Open Magisk Manager
Search for "YouTube Vanced"
Install & Reboot
4. System Wide AdFREE - Using AdAway
How to install :
Go to https://adaway.org/
Download APK
Install & Enable
Reboot
any other good essential stuff you want to add ?
I did also install the following
Xposed
No device check module
Greenify
Microsoft luncher
Sent from my Huawei P20 Pro using XDA Labs
Hi I rooted my p20 pro with magisk
One question when comes new Ota update from huawei how can I install on my rooted device
Thx
Raku22 said:
Hi I rooted my p20 pro with magisk
One question when comes new Ota update from huawei how can I install on my rooted device
Thx
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Full Package can be installed normally through recovery. You will need to re-root after that.
Protect your safetynet status with AdAway by using the Magisk, settings, Systemless hosts feature.
And thanks for the shout out, @otonieru.
otonieru said:
Full Package can be installed normally through recovery. You will need to re-root after that.
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But where you can get the full Firmware to download?
vitjinka said:
But where you can get the full Firmware to download?
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Firmware Finder app, from Play Store
otonieru said:
Full Package can be installed normally through recovery. You will need to re-root after that.
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Hi through twrp recovery?
Thx
Raku22 said:
Hi through twrp recovery?
Thx
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No, through eRecovery, by either installing the no check version, or by modifying DNS to team MT one. Read the instruction in Firmware Finder app
How I beat the OTA problem -
1. Save the OTA files by copying them before saying OK to the update. Picture attached for location, the number will be different for you.
2. On a pc, use 7zip to get the update.app out of the update.zip file - extract your RAMDISK and RECOVERY_RAMDISK (so you have a copy after TWRP for next time) - using the 995 version from -
[Guide]Extracting Stock firmware files using… | Huawei Mate 10
https://forum.xda-developers.com/mate-10/how-to/guide-extracting-stock-firmware-files-t3756733
^ Works for honor Treble updates, don't worry about getting a profile or anything else.
3. Make your own custom ramdisk with Magisk and fastboot flash it, @topjohnwu explains how here -
[Magisk] [EMUI 8.0] Root Honor View 10, Mate… | Honor View 10
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ho...agisk-root-honor-view-10-mate-10-pro-t3749280
I rename mine from patched_boot to patched_ramdisk.img so I don't get confused.
hi may i ask do you void warranty if you root the p20 pro? will they be able to detect it like in my samsung s9 plus?
xnostra said:
hi may i ask do you void warranty if you root the p20 pro? will they be able to detect it like in my samsung s9 plus?
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Yes, you do. And they can detect it becouse bootloader is unlocked
xnostra said:
hi may i ask do you void warranty if you root the p20 pro? will they be able to detect it like in my samsung s9 plus?
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JadranB said:
Yes, you do. And they can detect it becouse bootloader is unlocked
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Neither of these answers is correct. In the EU, rooting will not void your statutory warranty. I'm sure there's equivalent legislation in the US too. https://fsfe.org/freesoftware/legal/flashingdevices.en.html
Bootloader unlocking has nothing to do with rooting your phone. And even if it did, just lock it again before sending for any repair.
krs360 said:
Neither of these answers is correct. In the EU, rooting will not void your statutory warranty. I'm sure there's equivalent legislation in the US too. https://fsfe.org/freesoftware/legal/flashingdevices.en.html
Bootloader unlocking has nothing to do with rooting your phone. And even if it did, just lock it again before sending for any repair.
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Yes, you can relock the bootloader. But for rooting withouth unlocking bootloader i dont know. I am aware there is backdor to do so on OnePlus phones, but Im not aware of something similar on Huawei (except maybe paid Funky Huawei service) And with unlocking bootloader you loose warranty, as it explicitly states in Huawei regulations.
Please, correct me if I am wrong. Did you find method for rooting P20 pro withouth booloader unlocking?
JadranB said:
Yes, you can relock the bootloader. But for rooting withouth unlocking bootloader i dont know. I am aware there is backdor to do so on OnePlus phones, but Im not aware of something similar on Huawei (except maybe paid Funky Huawei service) And with unlocking bootloader you loose warranty, as it explicitly states in Huawei regulations.
Please, correct me if I am wrong. Did you find method for rooting P20 pro without booloader unlocking?
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Doesn't matter one little bit what they state in the documentation. They cannot write anything in to the T&Cs that impacts on statutory rights. Anything beyond the statutory rights may be lost, sure, but they are required under EU legislation to ensure that the device will function as intended for at least two years. This is known as a statutory warranty. If they offer any extension to this then that's their prerogative, but to state that the warranty will be void due to rooting is wrong.
Read the link I posted.
I have no idea where the poster bought the phone, but this is correct in the EU, and there's definitely something similar in the US.
krs360 said:
Doesn't matter one little bit what they state in the documentation. They cannot write anything in to the T&Cs that impacts on statutory rights. Anything beyond the statutory rights may be lost, sure, but they are required under EU legislation to ensure that the device will function as intended for at least two years. This is known as a statutory warranty. If they offer any extension to this then that's their prerogative, but to state that the warranty will be void due to rooting is wrong.
Read the link I posted.
I have no idea where the poster bought the phone, but this is correct in the EU, and there's definitely something similar in the US.
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They dont state that rooting will void warranty, but unlocking bootloader will. I just said I'm not aware of way to root P20pro without unlocking bootloader. But you re right about relocking it to stock, there will be ways to do it soon
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JadranB said:
They dont state that rooting will void warranty, but unlocking bootloader will. I just said I'm not aware of way to root P20pro without unlocking bootloader. But you re right about relocking it to stock, there will be ways to do it soon
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Stock recovery for P20 pro is still not available, as it is rather new phone. But it will be, in a time
krs360 said:
Doesn't matter one little bit what they state in the documentation. They cannot write anything in to the T&Cs that impacts on statutory rights. Anything beyond the statutory rights may be lost, sure, but they are required under EU legislation to ensure that the device will function as intended for at least two years. This is known as a statutory warranty. If they offer any extension to this then that's their prerogative, but to state that the warranty will be void due to rooting is wrong.
Read the link I posted.
I have no idea where the poster bought the phone, but this is correct in the EU, and there's definitely something similar in the US.
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Im currently reading my warranty with my phone and it says any modification software or hardware will void my warranty. PS i am from middle east.
xnostra said:
Im currently reading my warranty with my phone and it says any modification software or hardware will void my warranty. PS i am from middle east.
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Correct. Most phones are like this. When you unlock the bootloader or root then the warranty is void. I'm sure though there will be a way to relock the bootloader soon.
xnostra said:
Im currently reading my warranty with my phone and it says any modification software or hardware will void my warranty. PS i am from middle east.
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In the EU you can unlock your phone without losing warranty. It's a EU rule that if the software makes it possible to unlock your phone {developer options} the warranty stays after unlocking.
JadranB said:
They dont state that rooting will void warranty, but unlocking bootloader will. I just said I'm not aware of way to root P20pro without unlocking bootloader. But you re right about relocking it to stock, there will be ways to do it soon
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Stock recovery for P20 pro is still not available, as it is rather new phone. But it will be, in a time
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Stock recovery is available, I bricked my device after playing around with project treble ROMs - and tried to use FunkyHuawei's eRecovery method but it didn't work (I suspected because it required stock recovery to install the package). I downloaded a stock firmware and opened it up with the Huawei Extractor tool, pulled out the RECOVERY_RAMDISK.img and flashed it to my device - restoring stock recovery.
Hello,
Is there any way to downgrade Android Q to Android P
My Cell is nither root not unlocked bootloader?
I want to downgrade but don't want to void warranty too?
Asus website provides an specified Android P ROM for downgrading purpose, you can download and flash it.
HTC_FUZE said:
Asus website provides a specified Android P ROM for downgrading purpose, you can download and flash it.
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Thanks for Revert
But I didn't find any link who provide downgrade firmware, can you please share here so everyone takes benefits
And one more - if I unlock bootloader and root than is it possible to relock after stock Rom flash ?, because I had Sony Cell and not possible in sony after unlock to relock, also once unlock never get Sony Software Support too.
Here is an image to downgrade from WW-17.1810.1910.63 (Android Q) to target Image Version: WW-16.1220.1909.194. While it says ' from WW-17.1810.1910.63', it should work for all Android Q (10) builds currently available.
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Here is an image to downgrade from WW-17.1810.1910.63 (Android Q) to target Image Version: WW-16.1220.1909.194. While it says ' from WW-17.1810.1910.63', it should work for all Android Q (10) builds currently available.
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Ok, will download and try, is it require any specific tool? or directly flash?
sunnymodh said:
Ok, will download and try, is it require any specific tool? or directly flash?
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https://www.asus.com/us/Phone/ZenFone-6-ZS630KL/HelpDesk_BIOS/
Version Android Q downgrade to Android P
2019/11/041.86 GBytes
ASUS ZenFone 6 ZS630KL Software downgrade from WW-17.1810.1910.63 (Android Q) to target Image Version: WW-16.1220.1909.194 (Android P) by using MicroSD card for WW SKU only* Please follow step 6 and ensure to backup data before downgrade.
Steps of Update:
1. Prepare a MicroSD card.
2. Check software version of your device**
3. Only apply to same SKU update, Example: WW->WW, CN->CN, TW->TW, ID->ID.
4. Software update cannot transfer the software SKU.
5. Wrong SKU may cause update failure, please update the same SKU version only.
6. How to manual update firmware please refer to
https://www.asus.com/tw/support/FAQ/1039929
*How to know the device model?
Path: Settings->About-> Model number
Example: ASUS PadFone2
**How to know the device software version?
Path: Settings->About-> software information->Build number
Example: CHT_PadFone2-user-10.4.17.15-UpdateLauncher
*System upgrade may cause part of data missing, please backup your important data before system upgrading.
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sunnymodh said:
And one more - if I unlock bootloader and root than is it possible to relock after stock Rom flash ?, because I had Sony Cell and not possible in sony after unlock to relock, also once unlock never get Sony Software Support too.
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The same goes for Asus.
_jis_ said:
https://www.asus.com/us/Phone/ZenFone-6-ZS630KL/HelpDesk_BIOS/
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The same goes for Asus.
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Thank you So Much for this information.
Nowadays every company tries to control people who try to break their policy.
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The same goes for Asus.
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You can relock the bootloader. The command is "fastboot oem asus-back" without the quotes).
Not sure how ASUS would know whether the bootloader was ever unlocked, but if they can then warranty may still be void.
Devhux said:
Not sure how ASUS would know whether the bootloader was ever unlocked, but if they can then warranty may still be void.
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This is very simple why Asus can know about it because you have to use their tool to unlock the bootloader.
https://www.asus.com/Phone/ZenFone-6-ZS630KL/HelpDesk_Download/
Version UnlockTool_9.1.0.11
2019/10/28 752.44 KBytes
Unlock Device App: Unlock boot loader
Notice:
Before you download, install, and use the Unlock Device App you acknowledge and assume complete risk to the quality and performance of this App, including but not limited to the following: once you activate the App you will not be able to recover your ASUS product (“Original Product”) back to original locked conditions; the Original Product with the activated App will not be deemed the Original Product; the Revised Product will no longer be covered under the warranty of the Original Product; the software of Revised Product will no longer be deemed the software of the Original Product and can no longer receive ASUS software updates; your purchased digital content may also be affected.
You also acknowledge ASUS does not guarantee service satisfaction to any Revised Product, including events involving paid service requested by you to be performed to the Revised Product.
Furthermore, such repaired Revised Product will not be covered under the warranty of the Original Product; the software of the repaired Revised Product will not be deemed the software of the Original Product and will not receive ASUS software updates.
It is strongly advised that you avoid activating this App unless you fully understand and accept the risks that may arise.
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Not true. I was able to unlock using a different method.
(2nd option in this article)
https://www.getdroidtips.com/unlock..._bootloader_using_fastboot_method_unconfirmed
Devhux said:
Not true. I was able to unlock using a different method.
(2nd option in this article)
https://www.getdroidtips.com/unlock..._bootloader_using_fastboot_method_unconfirmed
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I wonder if this can be considered the unofficial method to avoid letting Asus know completely
Let me break my phone and see what Asus says when I RMA it..... ?
(just kidding - I can't afford to go without a phone).
Edit - for what it's worth Asus' support site still says my device is under warranty, though it may not reflect whether bootloader has been unlocked.
sunnymodh said:
Ok, will download and try, is it require any specific tool? or directly flash?
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Finally, Succesfully downgrade Android 10 to 9 - No any Special tools required for this, just download a 1.9 GB file and put it on SD Card Root directory, Asus Automatically Extract File and Install without entering Download Mode(Power Button+Volume Down)
Thanks, Kuroi and Jis for the information
Devhux said:
Not true. I was able to unlock using a different method.
(2nd option in this article)
https://www.getdroidtips.com/unlock..._bootloader_using_fastboot_method_unconfirmed
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Oh Great Devhux - so now do you have a warranty available? and can you access Asus Software support which they mentioned on their website?
Please share - If warranty Void not much problem but can you get the same output on Sound, Screen, and Software Support after unlocked bootloader?
sunnymodh said:
Oh Great Devhux - so now do you have a warranty available? and can you access Asus Software support which they mentioned on their website?
Please share - If warranty Void not much problem but can you get the same output on Sound, Screen, and Software Support after unlocked bootloader?
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Right now I've relocked my bootloader and still seems I have warranty support. Not sure what all I can check as I've already gone through the warranty status page where I entered my serial number.
Devhux said:
Right now I've relocked my bootloader and still seems I have warranty support. Not sure what all I can check as I've already gone through the warranty status page where I entered my serial number.
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have you received any OTA after unlocked bootloader? if yes and successfully install than it works fine, and you can check the sound quality, by using headphone, because in Sony Cells Sound Quality and Screen Quality little down after bootloader unlocked
You probably won't receive OTA updates with an unlocked bootloader, but relocking it you'd be fine. As for sound & screen quality I didn't notice a difference.
That said, I might get the mods to move these last few posts into their own thread as they aren't related to downgrading from Android Q.
so anyone tries to use that semi unofficial method and get ota and successfully update ?
Devhux said:
Not true. I was able to unlock using a different method.
(2nd option in this article)
https://www.getdroidtips.com/unlock..._bootloader_using_fastboot_method_unconfirmed
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What is the content of file Key.txt? I tried command "ECHO > key.txt", and then open the file, i just see "ECHO is on." in the file, nothing else.
sunnymodh said:
have you received any OTA after unlocked bootloader? if yes and successfully install than it works fine, and you can check the sound quality, by using headphone, because in Sony Cells Sound Quality and Screen Quality little down after bootloader unlocked
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Advantages of android P over Q??
Hi guys, I'm new to this Rog line, I just purchased a Rog Phone 5S 16/256 Tencent version with global rom. The cell phone is very good, but for some reason I was not able to download Netflix from the play store and I can't add cards to make it work through google pay. Netflix doesn't even appear to download in the play story and the card appears a message saying that the phone is rooted or some modification has been made. Can you help me to solve this problem? Thanks.
If it's a Tencent version with WW rom, it has been tampered with for conversion and perhaps not done properly. Is your bootloader unlocked? That's what I would check first along with checking if you pass SafetyNet.
How do I check if the bootloader is locked?
Andrologic said:
If it's a Tencent version with WW rom, it has been tampered with for conversion and perhaps not done properly. Is your bootloader unlocked? That's what I would check first along with checking if you pass SafetyNet.
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My Safetynet test failed to run.
Andrologic said:
If it's a Tencent version with WW rom, it has been tampered with for conversion and perhaps not done properly. Is your bootloader unlocked? That's what I would check first along with checking if you pass SafetyNet.
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Is there any way to relock the bootloader?
Silvio Morais said:
Is there any way to relock the bootloader?
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Yes you can re-lock it with a simple Fastboot command but you want to be very careful before doing that with a Tencent device (you can find a lot about that on this forum).
I wouldn't re-lock it if it was my device. Instead I would go all the way and root device with Magisk, install SafetyNet Fix 2.1.1 + LSPosed+Xprivacy to hide root and pass SafetyNet, then do a clean install of Netflix.
Andrologic said:
Yes you can re-lock it with a simple Fastboot command but you want to be very careful before doing that with a Tencent device (you can find a lot about that on this forum).
I wouldn't re-lock it if it was my device. Instead I would go all the way and root device with Magisk, install SafetyNet Fix 2.1.1 + LSPosed+Xprivacy to hide root and pass SafetyNet, then do a clean install of Netflix.
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Sorry, but do you have any guide so I can do this?
Silvio Morais said:
Sorry, but do you have any guide so I can do this?
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Which way do you want to go? Re-lock bootloader or root the device?
Andrologic said:
Which way do you want to go? Re-lock bootloader or root the device?
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O Will follow your advice not to block again but to start from root.
Silvio Morais said:
O Will follow your advice not to block again but to start from root.
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OK. First:
1. Backup all your personal stuff
2. Install TWRP (optional but highly recommended)
2. Make a full backup of your device in TWRP and keep it somewhere safe (optional but highly recommended)
Guides for above are already available on this forum (see below). Once you have rooted the device successfully, ping and I can help you pass SafetyNet and hide root.
* TWRP:
[RECOVERY][OFFICIAL] TWRP for ASUS ROG Phone 5 & ROG Phone 5S
*** Disclaimer *** All flashing is done at your own risk! While nothing from this thread should break your device, don't come back here blaming anyone if it does! Introduction Team Win Recovery Project 3.x, or twrp3 for short, is a custom...
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* Rooting guides:
ROG Phone 5(s) Help Index
"Quick Filters" let you see all posts of a certain type. This can make finding posts easier, but what if a guide began as a "Question"? This thread aims to bridge that gap. You will find nearly all of the common things new owners are trying to...
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Andrologic said:
OK. First:
1. Backup all your personal stuff
2. Install TWRP (optional but highly recommended)
2. Make a full backup of your device in TWRP and keep it somewhere safe (optional but highly recommended)
Guides for above are already available on this forum (see below). Once you have rooted the device successfully, ping and I can help you pass SafetyNet and hide root.
* TWRP:
[RECOVERY][OFFICIAL] TWRP for ASUS ROG Phone 5 & ROG Phone 5S
*** Disclaimer *** All flashing is done at your own risk! While nothing from this thread should break your device, don't come back here blaming anyone if it does! Introduction Team Win Recovery Project 3.x, or twrp3 for short, is a custom...
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* Rooting guides:
ROG Phone 5(s) Help Index
"Quick Filters" let you see all posts of a certain type. This can make finding posts easier, but what if a guide began as a "Question"? This thread aims to bridge that gap. You will find nearly all of the common things new owners are trying to...
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Hello friend, first of all I would like to thank you for your help, unfortunately even with the tutorials I still got lost on how to root. I'm going to use it the way it came, I'm afraid of doing something wrong and ending up using the cell phone. I've never done this, so I thought it was something simpler. Thanks again.
I executed some commands, but root did not succeed
fastboot flash boot /path/to/magisk_patched_[random_strings].img
fastboot flash vbmeta --disable-verity --disable-verification vbmeta.img
I also couldn't achieve root.
I submitted a bug report on github.
IIRC patching init_boot.img is required for A13 devices (not boot.img as it was previously)
Did not succeed
and yes, I tried twice unlocking with the Asus unlock app
ACiDC0re said:
Did not succeed
and yes, I tried twice unlocking with the Asus unlock app
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It literally tells you that device is locked. Do you get "g.co/ABH" screen during powering on the device?
If so, try in fastbootd ("adb reboot fastboot" or "fastboot reboot fastboot")
That worked
fastboot mode did the trick
Thank you!
download firmware from Asus
unpack the payload with payload-dumper
copy init_boot.img to phone
patch init_boot.img in magisk
copy magisk_patched.img back to PC
reboot phone to fastboot mode (adb reboot fastboot)
flash patched img: fastboot.exe flash init_boot magisk_patched.img
profit!
ACiDC0re said:
That worked
fastboot mode did the trick
Thank you!
download firmware from Asus
unpack the payload with payload-dumper
copy init_boot.img to phone
patch init_boot.img in magisk
copy magisk_patched.img back to PC
reboot phone to fastboot mode (adb reboot fastboot)
flash patched img: fastboot.exe flash init_boot magisk_patched.img
profit!
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Thank you very much.
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It literally tells you that device is locked. Do you get "g.co/ABH" screen during powering on the device?
If so, try in fastbootd ("adb reboot fastboot" or "fastboot reboot fastboot")
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Thank you very much.
Hi !!
I'm having problems with unlocking the bootloader (tencent version)
with the latest software installed (WW-33.0820.0810.121)
using the Unlock Device App Asus provides on their website on the newest version (1.0.0.7)
giving me an error when I try to unlock the bootloader "Failed to unlock your device please try again later."
how did ya'll unlocked it??
Eran Sadgan said:
Hi !!
I'm having problems with unlocking the bootloader (tencent version)
with the latest software installed (WW-33.0820.0810.121)
using the Unlock Device App Asus provides on their website on the newest version (1.0.0.7)
giving me an error when I try to unlock the bootloader "Failed to unlock your device please try again later."
how did ya'll unlocked it??
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FYI I believe the ASUS bootloader unlocking server is currently down / malfunctioning and haven't gotten a good answer from their technical support. I'm currently receiving the same error and here are some links to forums posts experiencing the same behavior.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/asus-unlock-app-not-working.4582229/
Asus Unlock Tool not working on Zenfone 9
Recently received an Asus Zenfone 9 and the Asus Unlock App is returning "Failed to unlock your device, please try again later.[24802]" when attempting to unlock the bootloader. While running logcat I also see the following HTTP output: 05-03 10:43:50.133 28231 943 I ViseLog ...
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Official Unlock tool not working for Zenfone 7
After downloading official Unlock tool from ASUS Website amd attempting to unlock my ZenFone 7 device. I keep getting error: Failed to unlock your device. Please try again later [24802] Can admins clarify if it is temporary issue with unlock server or unlocking has been disabled permanently?
zentalk.asus.com
Lost fingerprint and entire screen lock, does anyone have a way to fix it?
jstys92 said:
FYI I believe the ASUS bootloader unlocking server is currently down / malfunctioning and haven't gotten a good answer from their technical support. I'm currently receiving the same error and here are some links to forums posts experiencing the same behavior.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/asus-unlock-app-not-working.4582229/
Asus Unlock Tool not working on Zenfone 9
Recently received an Asus Zenfone 9 and the Asus Unlock App is returning "Failed to unlock your device, please try again later.[24802]" when attempting to unlock the bootloader. While running logcat I also see the following HTTP output: 05-03 10:43:50.133 28231 943 I ViseLog ...
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Official Unlock tool not working for Zenfone 7
After downloading official Unlock tool from ASUS Website amd attempting to unlock my ZenFone 7 device. I keep getting error: Failed to unlock your device. Please try again later [24802] Can admins clarify if it is temporary issue with unlock server or unlocking has been disabled permanently?
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After doing some research I understand that on the Tencent Version of the phone the sellers unlock and relock Bootloader after changing from CC to WW so they mess up bootloader.
It seems that the only way of unlocking the bootloader is using EDL, which I'm scared to use b/c I don't want to brick my new Rog phone 7 -_-
Can someone with the global version verify that using the unlock tool Asus provides works on their device?
Eran Sadgan said:
After doing some research I understand that on the Tencent Version of the phone the sellers unlock and relock Bootloader after changing from CC to WW so they mess up bootloader.
It seems that the only way of unlocking the bootloader is using EDL, which I'm scared to use b/c I don't want to brick my new Rog phone 7 -_-
Can someone with the global version verify that using the unlock tool Asus provides works on their device?
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I'm also hoping to get some confirmation because I'm experiencing issues with the Unlock Tool on the zenfone 9, not the ROG phone so I don't think the issue you mentioned above applies in that case. Maybe there's multiple variables but I believe the asus servers are down until someone says that the Unlock Tool is working for them.
jstys92 said:
I'm also hoping to get some confirmation because I'm experiencing issues with the Unlock Tool on the zenfone 9, not the ROG phone so I don't think the issue you mentioned above applies in that case. Maybe there's multiple variables but I believe the asus servers are down until someone says that the Unlock Tool is working for themmy
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My previous phone was the Zenfone 9, and I unlocked it using the Asus unlock tool that is provided on their website and successfully rooted it.
Are there several editions to the Zenfone like the Rog or is there only a global version?
if there's only a global version that probably means their servers are down.
Eran Sadgan said:
My previous phone was the Zenfone 9, and I unlocked it using the Asus unlock tool that is provided on their website and successfully rooted it.
Are there several editions to the Zenfone like the Rog or is there only a global version?
if there's only a global version that probably means their servers are down.
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I've previously had success on the zenfone 9 as well, its only as recent as this week that the bootloader unlock tool is not working. ASUS support has responded saying their servers "were down for maintenance and to try again" but nothing has been fixed up to this point. I'm not sure if it's broken for everyone currently and if they've purposefully disabled it or it's just malfunctioning.
jstys92 said:
I've previously had success on the zenfone 9 as well, its only as recent as this week that the bootloader unlock tool is not working. ASUS support has responded saying their servers "were down for maintenance and to try again" but nothing has been fixed up to this point. I'm not sure if it's broken for everyone currently and if they've purposefully disabled it or it's just malfunctioning.
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Yep,
Hope that the bootloader can be unlocked on the tencent version once the servers are back up.
Certainly will work with the zenfone 9.
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Converted CN>WW devices will not pass validation on the ASUS servers because the device region fingerprint has been changed and doesn't match. Only known way short off trying through EDL methods is to do a full reverse to CN and try to unlock before converting to WW again. This has been the case with all the previous ROG devices (and probably Zen models too) that I know of...
Can anyone make a step by step video on how to change the rom from cn - ww(global) thank-you
20 days later,the Asus unlocking server is still down and Asus didnt answered or told us anything. Does anyone have any new updates from Asus,or someone that works at Asus,maybe you can answer us here. Im starting to get tired of keep trying every few hours to unlock it and get the same error over and over,I need root acces.
Hi folks,
I've managed to stumble my way through using pixel flasher to update my P7Pro to the latest fw with root. Only need root so I can record calls, should I lock the bootloader now I'm done?
Also how do I update in future please without having to wipe, use pixel flasher and patch as I've just done?
I like to think I'm quite tech savvy but the guides for the P7Pro have gone over my head :/
Connorsdad said:
Hi folks,
I've managed to stumble my way through using pixel flasher to update my P7Pro to the latest fw with root. Only need root so I can record calls, should I lock the bootloader now I'm done?
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Not unless you want to brick your device. You need to be completely stock before relocking your bootloader (unless using avbroot, but you should have a deep understanding about how it works beforehand).
Connorsdad said:
Also how do I update in future please without having to wipe, use pixel flasher and patch as I've just done?
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Pixel Flasher will work fine for updating.
Lughnasadh said:
Not unless you want to brick your device.
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Huh, learn something new every day I guess...
Lughnasadh said:
Not unless you want to brick your device. You need to be completely stock before relocking your bootloader (unless using avbroot, but you should have a deep understanding about how it works beforehand).
Pixel Flasher will work fine for updating.
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Awesome, thanks a lot for your reply, much appreciated.
never ever* lock bootloader on google devices. fastboot only works on unlocked bootloader and there is no alternative to fastboot.
* exception
alecxs said:
never ever lock bootloader on google devices. fastboot only works on unlocked bootloader and there is no alternative to fastboot.
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And you can't flash a factory image to fix a phone on your own when it's soft bricked. It might have to go to a shop for repairs.
Connorsdad said:
Hi folks,
I've managed to stumble my way through using pixel flasher to update my P7Pro to the latest fw with root. Only need root so I can record calls, should I lock the bootloader now I'm done?
Also how do I update in future please without having to wipe, use pixel flasher and patch as I've just done?
I like to think I'm quite tech savvy but the guides for the P7Pro have gone over my head :/
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AFAIK, relocking the bootloader requires wiping the device -- much like unlocking does -- and if you're unwilling to set everything (including anything on your /sdcard internal storage, not to mention all apps and their settings & system settings) back up from scratch (as any good complete backups require root access), this might not be what you wish to do.
And, if you had managed to successfully relock the bootloader, you could simply run the in-system update (OTA) that would update without wiping -- or even manually applying OTA from the recovery.
But there are hardly any benefits in re-locking the bootloader (after unlocking it) -- even if one was to a paranoid degree of security; which is the only major reason to (I can point you to the discussions that had taken place on it here, if you wish). If you don't want to run into any issues, you could simply run the stock ROM without root and be hardly impacted by it; with the added benefit of having the option to advanced recovery options and/or rooting options open to you in the future if need be...
alecxs said:
never ever lock bootloader on google devices. fastboot only works on unlocked bootloader and there is no alternative to fastboot.
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*it just occurs to me you meant to never lock bootloader because it limits options; not the risk of hard-bricking the device -- in which I wrote the following with that assumption. I'll leave the following comment as it is still sound advice, but I apologize in advanced that it doesn't quite relate to what you meant...
I mean, I feel doing Google's official Android Flash Tool is a safe enough method; it wouldn't do well if Google's own tool bricked their devices using their tool...at the very least the tool ensures that the stock factory firmware flashed matches the bootloader version and automates the fastboot commands so when re-locking the bootloader, it has the least potential to brick the device...
Exactly. there is no official flash tool from google, that's why I personally won't recommend to keep bootloader locked. If it's bricked with no working recovery mode, not even repair shop can fix it. all you can do is RMA to google get new device. no edl mode or anything else will help, fastboot is the official flashing method.
If you're referring to the "Android Flash Tool" that's no flash tool at all. I haven't tested it, but to me it looks like a WebUSB browser plugin. Reading the requirements it works with adb commands, usb-debugging and fully booted android is required. Therefore cannot unbrick devices.
Doesn't unlocking the bootloader break saftynet so then you have to root to use gpay?
iRhyiku said:
Doesn't unlocking the bootloader break saftynet so then you have to root to use gpay?
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I'll just chime in here because I have recently unlocked my bootloader but I haven't been able to root it yet and I haven't had any issues with safety net.
Trippyy Doee said:
I'll just chime in here because I have recently unlocked my bootloader but I haven't been able to root it yet and I haven't had any issues with safety net.
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Interesting, I thought unlocking would break it. I'll have to unlock then for the extra safty!
iRhyiku said:
Interesting, I thought unlocking would break it. I'll have to unlock then for the extra safty!
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That's of course another aspect. Good point. If you rely on SafetyNet or it's successor Play integrity, do not unlock bootloader. AFAIR the latter one can't be cheated.
simplepinoi177 said:
But there are hardly any benefits in re-locking the bootloader (after unlocking it)
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There are some benefits like some banking apps, streaming apps and games beginning to work. So it really depends on what is important for the user. I don't like flashing random mods to make apps work on rooted/ bootloader unlocked devices, primarily banking apps.